Stories of life and advice for living it from Two Beauty Queens of the household.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Gingham Garden (because it's just so PRETTY!)

Hello!

It's official.... SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER! Swimming, lazy days and all around happiness! I saw the challenges over at the Paper Players (PP148) and Fab Friday (FabFri10), and knew they would be so much fun if I combined them. Plus, that gives me a few extra hours at the pool!

This is what I came up with.

The gingham washi tape was still on my desk from another card I recently made. It looked so summery that I knew I wanted to try this technique. I've seen lots of other stampers put the washi tape on a piece of cardstock then cut out a shape with the Big Shot. It's super easy and fun! That washi tape is a cool new accessory!

The washi tape coordinates with the Gingham Garden designer series paper, so that was an easy choice! I was a little bit stumped when it came to selecting a summer greeting. One of my favorite new stamp sets is, 'A Round Array'. Nothing makes me smile like SUMMER! So, as you can see, the card came together very nicely when I just used the stuff that already goes together. Thank you Stampin' UP! for making my projects come together so effortlessly!

7. Prior to passing judgement on another's style, whether silently or audibly, please consult a mirror to assure that your style is AT LEAST within 2 years of being current! Otherwise, find the nearest mall & welcome to the present!

8. To speak one's mind is BLiSS! To be silenced by fear is TrAGic! You ARE your own best advocate!

9. A true friend knows the words to your imaginary theme song and sings it loudly and proudly with you in public. P.S. Thank you for the stage, Starbucks!

10. Live like a role model, Love even when you don't want to, and Laugh through it ALL! After all, you may be the only Jesus someone sees...or their only Jeff Foxworthy!